Nomination Period Now Closed.

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley grew out of a special event, the Hispanic Charity Ball, which was first held in 1990 to raise awareness about issues affecting the Latino community, promote volunteerism, celebrate philanthropic leaders, and provide the funding vehicle to support nonprofit organizations serving the Hispanic community with cash grants. Over the course of its history, the event has been a powerful tool for community philanthropy generating nearly $1,000,000 in grantmaking funds.

Annually, the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley recognizes one special Hispanic/Latino family with the La Familia Award, selected for their exemplary service to the community. The selected family is honored at the Foundation’s annual gala event, the Hispanic Charity Ball. This year, the event is being held on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the San Jose Fairmont Hotel. The honored family will also be recognized in local media and celebrated by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley all year long!

The nomination period for the 2008 La Familia Award is closed. The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley has become an important vehicle for those who share a spirit of giving to have an impact on the lives of Hispanic children and families in Silicon Valley. Through our La Familia Award, we say Gracias to families who demonstrate a special commitment to community service and serve as role models for us all.

2008 La Familia Selection Committee & Process

• Jim S. Gonzales, USBIS Insurance Broker - La Familia Selection Committee Chair
• Lupe Barrera, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
  
• Xavier Campos, MACSA
  
• Rosie Carlos, Diocese of San Jose
• Lydia Chavez Medina, 2005 La Familia Winner
• George Duran, Stanford University School of Medicine
  
• Maria Marroquin, Day Worker Center @ Calvary Church
  
• Mary Jane Solis, County of Santa Clara Office of Human Relations
• Eleanor Villarreal, Oddfellows Rebekah Children’s Services
• Jose Villarreal, San Jose Redevelopment Agency

The La Familia Selection Committee looks for the core values of volunteerism and family to determine the single family that will be honored for their exemplary service with the La Familia Award. The Selection Committee rates each submitted nomination using a point system, looking at:

1. the diversity and extent of volunteerism in the community
2. the multigenerational influence of the family’s activities (involvement of parents, grandparents, children, etc.)
3. the impact that their contributions have made to an organization or community at large.  

All nominations are kept confidential and will be valid for consideration for the La Familia Award both this year and next year. Thank you for recognizing a deserving family for their service!

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is proud of its La Familia Award legacy. The Silicon Valley is a better place for Hispanic children and families thanks to the heartfelt dedication of these families.

2007	Susan and Al Camarillo Family
2006	Louis and Stella Sandoval Family
2005	Rita and Joe Medina Family
2004	Martha and Mario Campos Family
2003	Consuelo and Carlos Avitia Family
2002	Alicia and Joe López Family
2001	Victoria and Ramón Durán Family
2000	Mary Helen and Valentine DeLeón Family
1999	Guadalupe and Indalecio Pérez Family
1998	Matilde and Humberto Herrera Family
1997	Luz and Victor Estrella Family
1996	Raquel and Vicente Pérez Family
1995	Antonia and Rogelio Balderas Family
1994	Maria Cruz and Jose Transito Carrillo Family
1993	Esperanza and Daniel Morales Family
1992	Antonia and Manuel Chacón Family
1991	Lenore and Jorge Rodríguez Family
1990	Martha and Angel Ríos Family